Butter Packaging Operator — GMP‑Focused, Safe, Dairy

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC (CDFSW); Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Milk Producers in Texas is seeking a Butter Packaging Operator to ensure proper packaging of butter and inventory accounting. You will monitor machines for quality, maintain sanitation, and keep the packing room ready for USDA inspection.

You will also inspect products, correct packaging defects, and assist with training and safety/GMP compliance. Experience with packaging equipment and ability to follow charts and CIP procedures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break‑in period.
• Able and willing to cross‑train on Churn, and all functions of churn operation.
• Able to properly fill/change charts for documentation purposes.
• Able to perform all equipment CIP’s and titrations.

Responsibilities

• Butter Packaging Operators are responsible for the proper packaging of the butter and accounting of inventory produced.
• Observing machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness while performing tasks.
• Monitoring the production line, watching for problems such as pileups, jams, tape, or glue that isn’t sticking properly.
• Inspecting and removing defective products and packaging material.
• Changing and sealing unacceptable packages of butter produced during the shift.
• Responsible for the general cleanliness of the butter packaging room and its equipment. The butter packaging room must remain USDA inspection ready at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of butter packaging equipment and maintaining a pace consistent with the packing line.
• Reporting immediately to supervisor of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Aiding in the training of new personnel.
• Following all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Cross-training

Documentation

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging machinery

Job description

Select Milk Producers in Texas is seeking a Butter Packaging Operator to ensure proper packaging of butter and inventory accounting. You will monitor machines for quality, maintain sanitation, and keep the packing room ready for USDA inspection.

You will also inspect products, correct packaging defects, and assist with training and safety/GMP compliance. Experience with packaging equipment and ability to follow charts and CIP procedures is preferred.